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Microfinance loan up 5.46 percent in 3th quarter

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Cambodia Economy

Cambodian Microfinance Association (CMA) released its figures that during the third quarter of this year, Cambodia’s microfinance institutions (MFIs), which included 21 MFIs and small loans from ACLEDA Bank, increased 5.46 percent to 448.1 million, following a 2.7 percent drop … Continue reading →

Micro-Lenders Drop Rates, Seek Borrowers

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Cambodia Economy

Cambodia’s microfinance institutions are competing with each other with various strategies to extend growth, following a decline in their number of borrowers in the wake of the economic downturn. The Prasac Microfinance Institution has implemented three strategies over the past … Continue reading →

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New MFI to issue property loans

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Cambodia Economy

WHILE most banks remain reluctant to provide real estate loans to customers amid the global financial downturn, a new microfinance institution set to launch June 8 says it will channel lending to house purchases and construction. “For the first time, … Continue reading →

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Credit crunch hits MFIs

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Cambodia Economy

MICROFINANCE organisations said they expect slower growth and higher interest rates as the credit crunch hits foreign lenders who had been a key source of funding to local MFIs. The main threat, sources said, stems from the decrease in available … Continue reading →

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Microfinance lending down

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Cambodia Economy

MICROLENDERS reported slower loan growth in 2008 at the Banking Cambodia conference last week, adding that a stronger deposit base would put the sector on a solid footing for 2009. Hout Ieng Tong, chairman of the Cambodia Microfinance Association, said … Continue reading →

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Low interest rate and increase in loans are important to boost agriculture sector

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Cambodia Economy

Agriculture sector has expanded gradually thanks to productivity gains, reflecting an increase in the area under irrigation, the use of improved agricultural inputs and greater commercialization of farming. By the way, without financing, farmers cannot adjust to changing market conditions … Continue reading →

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